News Release

Friday, August 26, 2016

Pedestrian Fatal Hit and Run NR16269lp

Los Angeles: A fatal hit and run
traffic collision occurred in the area of San Fernando Road north
of Loosemore Street.

On August 25, 2016, around 2:15 a.m., the victim was crossing San
Fernando Road outside the marked crosswalk when she was struck by
two vehicles traveling northbound. The driver of the primary
vehicle left the scene failing to stop, render aid and exchange
information as required by law. The second driver involved in the
accident stayed at the scene and cooperated with the
investigation.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and
transported the victim to a local area hospital where she died as a
result of her injuries.

The hit and run vehicle is described as white box truck.

The hit and run driver and vehicle remain outstanding.

Notification to next of kin is pending.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact
LAPD Central Traffic Division Detective Meneses or Officer Yamamoto
at (213) 833-3713. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls
should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone
wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit ww.lapdonline.org,
and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the "Get Involved-Crime
Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also
download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and select the LA
Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.